Eddie Howe confirmed Newcastle are likely to be without three key players for Sunday’s Premier League showdown against Arsenal. The Magpies are closing in on securing Champions League qualification following last weekend’s win over Chelsea.

Howe is confident that Newcastle will be in a position to strengthen, rather than weaken, themselves during the off-season.

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe has confirmed Kieran Trippier will miss Sunday’s game against Arsenal. Trippier has a calf injury and will join Joelinton, who has a knee problem, in missing Newcastle’s clash with Arsenal at Emirates Stadium.